Shakur Stevenson faces a challenging decision as the newly crowned WBO super-lightweight champion. The WBC's decision to strip him of his lightweight world title has left him with three options: return to 135lbs without a belt, remain at 140lbs and defend his new title, or move up to welterweight. This decision comes as his good friend and former WBO lightweight ruler, Keyshawn Davis, has been installed as the WBO's number one contender in the super-lightweight division. Stevenson had planned to allow Davis to fight for the belt after his vacation and return to lightweight, but the WBC's move has disrupted this idea. Stevenson has previously declared he would not fight Davis unless offered $500 million, citing their close relationship and the potential impact on their friendship. However, time is on Stevenson's side, as the WBO is unlikely to order the contest in the immediate future, and Davis is expected to move up to welterweight instead.
